27-Year-Old Austin Christmas Killed in Angelina County Two-Vehicle Crash on US 69 

Angelina County, Texas (February 11, 2020) – A Diboll man was killed in a head-on collision Monday night in Angelina County, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash happened at about 8:10 p.m., February 10, on US 69, just north of Lufkin.

According to a preliminary investigation, Austin Christmas, 27, of Diboll, was driving a 2013 Chrysler passenger southbound on the highway when, for unknown reasons, he crossed over into the northbound lanes and crashed head-on into a Peterbilt truck tractor semi-trailer.

Christmas was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Peterbilt, Jairo Rodas, 46, of Siler City, North Carolina, was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Austin Christmas.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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